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PAHO and OAS organize graduate course on Safety of Consumer Products The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Organization…
What:  High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death worldwide. One in three adults has hypertension, which increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. This is the theme of this year's World Health Day, which is celebrated every April 7. In observance of World Health Day, the Pan American Health Organization (…
PAHO welcomes tobacco ban at 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the…
Washington, D.C., 22 March 2013 (PAHO) - On World Water Day, Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne is calling on governments, societies, communities and individuals to become "water diplomats" and work toward universal access to drinking water and sanitation. "Together, we can make sure these essential…
PAHO to provide technical cooperation for health system reform in Peru Technical cooperation experts from the Pan American…
Oral health is vital for overall health Healthy teeth, gums and mouths are things people tend to take for granted until they no longer have them…
ProPAN 2.0: new software for promotion of child feeding The second edition of ProPAN: Process for the Promotion of Child Feeding was…